Fact Check: Human metapneumovirus in China is not ‘new,’ no state of emergency declared
A recent increase in cases of the human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in China has been misrepresented on social media as evidence of a new virus spreading in the country with some posts claiming it prompted China to declare a state of emergency.
The rise of metapneumovirus in China explained as outbreak spreads
Terrifying images shared on social media purportedly showing patients in China flooding local hospitals and collapsing in waiting rooms have resulted in rampant speculation that the world could be on the brink of another horrifying pandemic similar to that caused by Covid-19.
What is the HMPV virus in China? The human metapneumovirus and its symptoms, explained.
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
China’s latest virus surge is the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has also seen spikes in the U.S. Here are the symptoms and whether it could be the next pandemic
News that northern China is seeing a surge of the respiratory illness called human metapneumovirus (HMPV), bringing an uptick in hospitalizations, is sparking a bit of anxious déjà vu on social media.
Human Metapneumovirus that raises alarms: should we really worry about the virus spreading in China?
The increase in cases of this pathogen in China resurrects old fears. Experts include it in the package of known winter viruses. China has done it again. The announcement of an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has raised alarms,
China: New virus outbreak could spread globally
An expert has warned that the new virus currently spreading in China could reach "other parts of the world." The human metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has seen a recent surge in cases across China, has prompted the country’s Centers for Disease Control to call for additional measures to curb its spread.
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The rate of HMPV infections in northern China is declining, Chinese health official says
The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China is declining, a health official said ...
HMPV Virus Cases Live Updates: First human Metapneumovirus case of the season detected in Assam, infant stable
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a flu-like virus causing mild respiratory infections, is seeing a rise in cases in China ...
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What is HMPV? CDC ‘monitoring’ reports of spiking cases in China
The CDC’s actions come in response to China’s government-run media confirming that positivity rates of HMPV hare rising in children under the age of 14, despite respiratory illnesses being ...
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Are HMPV Cases on the Rise in China? Here's What We Know
In January 2025, Snopes readers started searching our site for information about a rumored outbreak of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in China. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously
The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection ...
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No human metapneumovirus cluster reported in Thailand, say officials
Thai health officials confirm there is no hMPV cluster in the country, reassuring the public and urging everyone to stay calm ...
China says fewer flu cases this time of year than in 2024, no new virus going around
Assurance from National Health Commission comes amid fears of surging respiratory illness following an uptick in HMPV cases.
What are the miracle pills that people are rushing to buy in pharmacies across China that apparently cure the deadly HMPV virus?
China is facing a surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, and people are rushing to pharmacies to buy what they believe ...